Independent
Identify the noun clause.
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
The independent clause is 'you'll get run over."
Identify the subordinate clause.
Because Joe was sick, we could not go to the movies.
the clause is 'because Joe was sick'
Identify the adjective clause and if it is nonessential or essential.
Pizza, which most people love, is not very healthy.
The clause is 'which most people love' and it is nonessential.
Identify the adverb clause and what it is modifying.
Gretchen’s latest novel is funnier than her previous book was.
than her previous book was is the phrase and it is modifying funnier.
Identify the noun clause and what part of speech it is.
The film told us about what we should do in the case of an earthquake.
the clause is 'what we should do in the case of an earthquake.' and it is and object of the preposition.
Identify the noun clause.
I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading.
The clause is 'I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading.'
What is the definition of a subordinate clause?
It has a subject and a verb but no complete thought.
What is the difference between essential and nonessential clauses?
Nonessential clauses don't change the meaning of the sentence when you take it out but essential clauses do.
Identify the adverb clause and what it is modifying.
Marcel will make a restaurant reservation when we choose a night to go.
when we choose a night to go is the phrase and it is modifying will make.
Identify the noun clause and what part of speech it is.
Whichever restaurant you pick is fine with me.
The clause is 'whichever restaurant you pick' and it is a subject.
Identify the noun clause.
Waiting to have my car's oil changed is boring.
The clause is 'Waiting to have my car's oil changed is boring.'
Identify the subordinate clause.
Now that is it summer, can we go to the pool?
the clause is 'now that it is summer'
Identify the adjective clause and if it is nonessential or essential.
Those people whose names are on the list will go to camp.
The clause is 'whose names are on the list' and it essential.
Identify the adverb clause and what it is modifying.
This computer works better than my last one did.
than my last one did is the phrase and it is modifying better.
Identify the noun clause and what part of speech it is.
Always give whichever audience you perform for a great show.
The clause is 'whichever audience you perform for' and it is an indirect object.
Make an independent clause out of the subordinate clause: Because Violet smashed in the troll's head
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Identify the subordinate clause.
Although Bob is not feeling well, we are still going to the park.
the clause is 'although Bob is not feeling well'
Identify the adjective clause and if it is nonessential or essential.
Grandpa remembers the old days when there was no television.
The clause is 'when there was no television' and it is essential.
What do adverb phrases modify?
Adjectives, adverbs, ad verbs.
Identify the noun clause and what part of speech it is.
I wonder how long we should wait here.
The clause is 'how long we should wait here' and it is a direct object.
Identify the noun clause.
She wants to travel the world because she is bored.
The clause is 'She wants to travel the world'
Identify the subordinate clause.
We can’t go to the playground since it is too cold.
the clause is 'since it is too cold.'
Identify the adjective clause and if it is nonessential or essential.
Fruit that is grown organically is expensive.
The clause is 'that is grown organically' and it is essential.
Identify the adverb clause and what it is modifying.
Dad is worried about driving because the weather has gotten worse.
because the weather has gotten worse is the phrase and it is modifying worried.
Name at least 3 words a noun clause can start with.
How, that, what, whatever, when, where, whether, which, whichever, who, whoever, whom, whomever, and why.